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The faster your internet, the more likely you are to be obese, a study has found

A new Australian study has found a link between high-speed internet and rising obesity rates.

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A sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of cancer, study finds

In the study, the people who moved the least were most likely to get cancer compared to their activ…

Shira Feder   


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A scientist who researches healthy aging shares how she eats and works out

Mary Ní Lochlainn, who studies geriatric medicine, incorporates her research into her own life. Tha…

Serafina Kenny   


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Scientists share one easy swap you can start doing today that could help you live longer

Swapping one hour of TV time for an activity like walking could help you live longer, a study found.

Serafina Kenny   


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Insider Today: The Hamptons of Florida

In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about the "Hamptons of the South" in Flori…

Joi-Marie McKenzie   


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I had bariatric surgery and lost 120 pounds. It allowed me to run my first half-marathon at age 45.

Anthony Quintano overcame obesity and depression through gastric sleeve surgery, healthy habits, an…

Jane Ridley   


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7 simple habits that could lower your risk of depression, even if it runs in your family

A study suggests that the way we live could have a bigger impact on our risk of depression than our…

Kim Schewitz   


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How did Henry Kissinger live to 100? He had no idea.

Asked how he lived so long, controversial US diplomat Henry Kissinger simply said he didn't know. S…

Kieran Corcoran,Rachel Hosie   


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Rucking can help you burn fat, build muscle, and stay strong as you age and you don't need a gym

Rucking is a trendy exercise to build muscle, burn fat, and stay strong as you age. Almost anyone c…

Gabby Landsverk   


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Taurine, found in energy drinks, helped animals live longer. Scientists want to try it on humans, too.

Scientists say that feeding mice taurine lengthened their lives and made them healthier. But humans…

Amber Middleton   


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At Amazon, I helped make America lonelier. As CEO of Lyft, I want to fix the crisis I helped create.

Tech companies like Amazon, Apple, and Facebook turned Americans into screen-dependent shut-ins. No…

David Risher   


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I want to lose weight, have more energy and fewer cravings. A nutritionist said to eat bigger meals with more carbs.

Eating a bigger, balanced breakfast containing complex carbs fuels your body for busy days, a nutri…

Rachel Hosie   


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How to get abs fast: The 3-step guide to building a six pack, according to personal trainers

To get abs you need to incorporate more aerobic and core-strengthening exercises in addition to eat…

Allison Torres Burtka,Audrey …   


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A few light workouts a week may help relieve anxiety and depression, research suggests

New research suggests working out can relieve symptoms of anxiety. While intense exercise is most b…

Gabby Landsverk   


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Sitting too much may weaken areas of the brain associated with memory, a new study found

On average, the participants sat between three and seven hours per day. But the more people sat, th…

Kevin Loria   


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One chart shows how Trump's age, obesity, and other health factors increase his risk of a severe coronavirus infection

Trump's age, weight, and sedentary lifestyle could put him at increased risk of developing more ser…

Susie Neilson,Aria Bendix   


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How much screen time is too much? Follow these guidelines for your child to avoid harmful health effects

Too much screen time can lead to behavior problems in children, sleep issues, obesity, and back and…

Madeline Kennedy   


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10 health concerns that explain why you wake up to pee every night, and when it may be something less serious

Nighttime urination — aka nocturia — is very common. Its many possible causes include medications, …

Nsisong Asanga, MPH, FETP   


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Whenever I start a new fitness regimen, I give up after a week. How can I stay motivated?

To stick with a fitness regime longterm, find something you enjoy and ease yourself in, personal tr…

Rachel Hosie   


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Why being 'skinny fat' is dangerous for your health and how to fix it

The term "skinny fat" refers to people with a normal BMI but a high body fat percentage. This incre…

Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight